Keith Erwin Hansen was born April 19, 1955, in Willmar, Minnesota. His parents were Charles and Doris (Dahlgren) Hansen. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Bellingham, Minnesota.

Keith attended and graduated from Madison High School in 1973. After high school, Keith served his country by joining the Air Force in which he served for four years. He came home to farm with his father and took over the farm after his dad retired.

Keith was united in marriage to Sheri Krejci, March 29, 1980, at the Louisburg Lutheran Church. To this union two children were born. They continued to farm until Keith’s death. Keith loved to farm and watch the crops grow. In life, Keith enjoyed being with his family and grandchildren, boating, fishing and camping.

Keith passed away June 26, 2017 at his home. He had reached the age of 62 years and two months.

Left to mourn Keith’s life are his wife, Sheri Hansen, his children: Kelly (Jeremy) Michaelson of Benson and Kevin Hansen of Eau Claire, WI, grandchildren: Averi, Jaden and Stella, his sister Jan (Mike) Campbell of Lee’s Summit, MO and many other relatives. Blessed be his memory.